Suppose two firms compete in selling identical widgets. They choose their output levels Q1 and Q2  simultaneously and face the demand curve. P= 30 – Q, where Q = Q1 + Q2. Both firms have a marginal  cost of 9.  What are the market price, each firms production and profit levels?

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